Hi everyone, this is Bradley writing, and I’m the new host of the Bury Me in New Jersey podcast.
Many thanks to Sara, my wife and the creator of Bury Me in New Jersey, for giving me the opportunity to take over the podcast for a bit. Sara is busy working on the next volume of Mourning Papers, our literary magazine focused on grief, joy, resistance, and New Jersey. You can learn more and stay up to date about forthcoming volumes by signing up for our email list at mourningpapers.com.
I’m super excited to be in conversation with musicians for the next string of episodes. I’ll be talking with guests about how grief moves through music, art, and collective action, and how those creative expressions help us imagine and build a more liberated world.
In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Greg Saunier, drummer of the band Deerhoof. This chat carries the message that by experiencing our grief instead of avoiding it, we can grow closer, care more about each other, and experience joy and freedom that might otherwise be inaccessible.
Stick around after the interview to hear an excerpt from Deerhoof’s track, “Immigrant Songs.” You can hear the full song on their album Noble and Godlike in Ruin (released in April 2025).
And if you’re in the Philly/NJ area, come see us at the Philly Zine Fest on Saturday November 1st. The fest runs from 11am–5pm at Mitten Hall (1913 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122). We’ll have Volume 1 of Mourning Papers and other zines and stickers available.
Until next time.
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